Warranties and hydrotherapy for your walk in bath tub

Walk in bath tubs have become accepted in the last few years. They aren’t just for seniors. Middle-aged Americans also like the restorative benefits of walk in bath tubs. There are many models of walk in bath tubs on the market. Prices range from $4000 to $9000 and quality varies widely.

The best way to determine the quality of a bath is by the warranty from the manufacturer. Warranties should be at least one year on the motor (if applicable), lifetime on the door and seal, and five years on the remaining components (taps, drains, actual tub, etc.) If a safety bath comes with a one year manufacturer warranty, be careful: the quality isn’t there.

A walk in bath often comes with hydrotherapy air jets or water jets. Hydrotherapy is an excellent way to relieve pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Air jet tubs are much better for the elderly than the traditional whirlpool bathtub water jets. Whirlpool jets create pressure points that can make the bather uncomfortable. If the bather is not comfortable, you will not use your walk in bath, and won’t receive the benefits of hydrotherapy. With an air massage bathtub, the user gets a pleasant therapeutic full body massage.

Hydrotherapy occurs when heated air is pushed through air jets throughout the bathtub. These air bubbles adhere themselves to your skin. As more bubbles follow, they push the previous bubbles up your skin, creating a massaging effect. This actually increases your circulation, enabling you to receive similar effects as exercise without the physical exertion. Hydrotherapy has been used in wellness centers to speed up rehabilitation. Increasing blood flow through the gentle massage of your skin and muscles reduces swelling and stiffness, and gives you back the energy you once enjoyed. Walk in tubs help you enjoy bathing again by relaxing in the comfort of your own home.

Choosing the right walk in bathtub is important. It ensures the bather is rested and will enjoy the freedom and independence your walk in bath offers. Having the wrong bathtub that doesn’t suit your needs will keep you from using the bathtub and gaining the many benefits it offers.